Who Should Be Informing Spouses Of Hiv-positive Patients

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My spouse is HIV positive and we are trying to get pregnant?

My spouse is HIV positive how can I get pregnant by him?...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

A variety of methods can be used to assist in becoming pregnant while decreasing the risk of transmitting HIV. There are several studies of assisted reproduction techniques that have resulted in successful pregnancy without HIV transmission to the... Read more »

Is Spouse legally responsible to reveal other Spouse's HIV status?

Spouse was diagnosed with HIV over 18 years ago, and has been "undetectable" for many years. The number of people who know this info. are very few, and spouse is very hesitant to reveal status to people locally. A lab tech from a local lab...

Response from Christa Douaihy, Esq.

Member, City of NY Bar Association Committee on AIDS

Dear Writer, Thank you for writing in. You do not have the legal duty to disclose your spouse's HIV status. Your spouse, on the other hand, may have a duty to disclose his medical condition to a treating physician. In at least one state (New... Read more »

Moving to the US with HIV+ Spouse

I am a 34 year old that is looking at taking a position in New York as the opportunities in my field are non existent in Canada. The dilemma lies in the fact that in Canada my partner who is 50 and HIV+ has all prescription and medical costs covered...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

Most mid-sized and large US employers offer healthcare coverage. As you are looking at job opportunities in the US, you should be discussing the benefits offered by an employer, including healthcare. Hopefully, your prospective employer will offer... Read more »

HIV positive spouse

I have recently learned that my spouse has been living a double life. He contracted HIV from a male partner 10 weeks ago. He has had numerous male and female partners throughout our marriage. He last tested negative for HIV about 8 months ago....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I agree with the plan to get ELISA tests at three and six months to confirm your negative status. I also agree it's not necessary to test your baby unless you test positive. I would discontinue breastfeeding until your negative status is... Read more »

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I created a blog for HIV negative spouses

Posted by poprock33, 2 Replies

I am a HIV negative woman with a positive spouse. We would like to have a baby using the sperm washing technique. I am having a difficult time finding a way to have this procedure done that is financially feasible for us. If you are in a similar... Read more »

Sex with HIV positive

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am a very stressed man who recieved a calll from my ex-girlfriend I dated from mid oct 98- mid dec 98. She called me to tell me she tested positive. I was tested on Nov 29th 98 and was negative. She informed me on January 12th 99. I had a bad cold... Read more »

Divorced hiv positive dad

Posted by Anonymous, 9 Replies

Hello,

I am the ex wife of an hiv positive dad. He became positive after our divorce. I am having a hard time dealiing with his status. We have two very small children under 4 years old. I am afraid to leave them with him alone. He has been very... Read more »

Young Mother of divorced hiv positive dad

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

Wow, I just read all the posts and I am sorry about all the problems that have arised. I did not mean to stir people so much. What I was looking for was a way to educate myself other than the internet and chat rooms so I could feel comfortable, for... Read more »

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